Tesla · 1 month ago
Internship, Simulation Software Engineer, Optimus (Summer 2026)
Palo Alto, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
Start in 2026 SpringTesla is a leading company in the AI domain, seeking interns for their Optimus Simulation team. Interns will work on developing realistic simulation environments for evaluation and machine learning, collaborating closely with engineers to improve neural-based simulations and data pipelines.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with Sim Engineers and AI Engineers to iterate and improve neural based simulations
Develop necessary data pipelines and tools necessary for model training and deployment
Keep up to date with the latest research/technologies in the field of neural simulation and rendering
Qualification
Required
Experience in training diffusion, auto regressive ML models
Excellent software development skills in Python and Pytorch
Strong mathematical skills including linear algebra and numerical methods
Comfortable developing with Linux & Git
Pursuing an advanced degree in a related field of study with a graduation date between December 2026- August 2027
Preferred
Background training world models or strong understanding of physics engines highly preferred
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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